Definition

A tube in female animals that carries eggs from the ovary to the uterus or outside the body.

Example

The oviduct is essential for the reproductive process in many species.

Conversation

Did you know that the oviduct is crucial for how eggs travel in birds?

Really? I had no idea it played such an important role.

Yeah, it connects the ovary to the uterus and helps with reproduction.

That's fascinating! Nature is so complex.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Oviduct → It is formed from "ovi-" (from Latin "ovum", meaning egg) and "ductus" (from Latin, meaning to lead or carry). The word "oviduct" refers to the tube that carries eggs from the ovaries to the outside of the body.

Memory Tip

Think of 'egg' ('ovi-') being 'carried' ('ductus') through a tube — that's what an oviduct does.

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